Troy Aikman believes the NFL’s gambling partnerships makes it more important than ever to get calls right on the field. Aikman became somewhat of a folk hero for criticizing the officiating while calling the Kansas City Chiefs-Houston Texans matchup alongside Joe Buck during the divisional round of the NFL playoffs for ESPN.

NFL officiating has been a hot topic this postseason, with many fans accusing referees of favoring the Kansas City Chiefs. During their divisional-round matchup against the Houston Texans, ESPN analyst Troy Aikman openly disagreed with a call benefiting Patrick Mahomes,

On the ride to the airport following the Chiefs’ win over the Texans in the divisional round, Troy Aikman’s phone blew up more than normal. Some from people he doesn’t often hear from “ever.” Others from those whose opinions he truly values.